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Under the new e-bay rules are blocked serial numbers okay?

The new rules call for both sides of the slab to be shown on a certified coin. Without the serial numbers, it is no more than a stock photograph IMHO. What are your thoughts on the matter?
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    One of the requirements is that the cert number be entered in item specifics so, no, blocked cert numbers are not okay.

    Russ, NCNE
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,026 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The new rules call for both sides of the slab to be shown on a certificed coin. Without the serial numbers, it is no more than a stock photograph IMHO. What are your thoughts on the matter? >>




    The new rules don't work

    when there are three sides of a coin image

    Edit to add:
    I fixed mine and took PCGS out of the title. See what a little guilt does. Thank Pharmer image.
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,026 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Does the H in IMHO stand for Honest or Humble ?
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    Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,278 ✭✭✭
    I agree blocked cert numbers are not allowed, and I never understood why people blocked them in the first place. If they were afraid that they would be used in registry sets without permission, then they should have placed them in registry sets themselves.
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>If they were afraid that they would be used in registry sets without permission, then they should have placed them in registry sets themselves. >>



    That's what I've always done when listing a coin where that might be a concern.

    Russ, NCNE
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    sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500


    << <i>If they were afraid that they would be used in registry sets without permission, then they should have placed them in registry sets themselves. >>



    Wouldn't it be the new owners problem?
    or the next owner that wanted it in a set?
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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,742 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I never understood why people blocked them in the first place. >>


    I've only done this when I had several identical pieces for sale (e.g., 2006 PR69 ASEs) and didn't want to photograph each coin and have to keep track of which holder went with which bidder.
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    aficionadoaficionado Posts: 2,309 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>I never understood why people blocked them in the first place. >>


    I've only done this when I had several identical pieces for sale (e.g., 2006 PR69 ASEs) and didn't want to photograph each coin and have to keep track of which holder went with which bidder. >>




    Exactly, for moderns a stock photo is best. What's the difference between 5 - PR69 Jefferson Spouses, that each one needs to be photographed ?

    A good photo is hard to find. I'd spend an hour doing five, downloading, etc...

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    << <i>Does the H in IMHO stand for Honest or Humble ? >>



    It stands for "hubris."
    "It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's simply that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody." - Brendan Behan


    Proud Participant in Operation "Stone Holey" August 7, 2008
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>I never understood why people blocked them in the first place. >>


    I've only done this when I had several identical pieces for sale (e.g., 2006 PR69 ASEs) and didn't want to photograph each coin and have to keep track of which holder went with which bidder. >>




    Exactly, for moderns a stock photo is best. What's the difference between 5 - PR69 Jefferson Spouses, that each one needs to be photographed ?

    A good photo is hard to find. I'd spend an hour doing five, downloading, etc... >>



    With all the milk spotting on ASE's, I'd want to see an actual photo of the coin up for auction & not some recycled stock photo.
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    What do you do if you own a coin graded by PCGS and it has no serial number?
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I agree blocked cert numbers are not allowed, and I never understood why people blocked them in the first place. If they were afraid that they would be used in registry sets without permission, then they should have placed them in registry sets themselves. >>



    For a couple of coins this is fine but for someone selling hundreds or thousands of coins that is not a reasonable solution.
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    If you are selling four coins does this new process allow for multiple serial numbers?

    i.e. a four coin presidential set.
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If you are selling four coins does this new process allow for multiple serial numbers?

    i.e. a four coin presidential set. >>



    Yes...List one cert.# in the Item specifics & the other 3 need to be listed in your description.
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>What do you do if you own a coin graded by PCGS and it has no serial number? >>



    Make sure that you obtain good scans of the obverse & reverse. BTW, Is there such a thing as a PCGS slab w/o a coin or serial #?
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    image
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>What do you do if you own a coin graded by PCGS and it has no serial number? >>



    Make sure that you obtain good scans of the obverse & reverse. BTW, Is there such a thing as a PCGS slab w/o a coin or serial #? >>



    Ooops I forgot about the freebees that PCGS used to offer....image
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Freebie, image hardly it cost me a membership fee. image

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